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Small businesses have two months to prepare cash registers for data transmission to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI)

Small businesses are now facing the final two months with cash registers that don't yet transmit data to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). Starting 1 May, a new regulation will require businesses to use cash register systems that regularly send data to the VMI. As this deadline draws closer, the financial technology company Paysera is addressing five common myths surrounding the upcoming change.

February 2025 • 2 min

Paysera resumes operation of self-service terminals: The first nine are already serving patients

The financial technology company Paysera has begun restoring the operation of self-service terminals purchased from the company Foxpay, which had lost its licence. The first nine terminals are already in operation in eight medical institutions, including the Panevėžys District Municipal Polyclinic, the Šiauliai Centre Polyclinic, and the Marijampolė Hospital.

February 2025 • 2 min

Around 25,000 small businesses have three months to transition to new cash register solutions

As of February 1, approximately 25,000 Lithuanian merchants have just three months remaining to transition to new types of cash registers or virtual cash register systems that automatically submit receipt data to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). Although myths and misconceptions about the transition continue to circulate in public discussions, specialists emphasise that the state had already accounted for measures to facilitate this process when planning the changes back in 2021.

February 2025 • 2 min

Winter holidays increased online spending, New Year's resolutions boosted gym memberships

E-commerce in the Baltic states experienced remarkable growth during the holiday season, achieving a turnover of €140 million. As 2025 began, the surge in New Year's fitness resolutions significantly boosted gym attendance and drove demand for related services. This trend was evident in e-commerce rankings, where three gym operators secured spots among the top 20 leaders, as reported by Paysera.

January 2025 • 3 min

Paysera acquires Foxbox terminals and will ensure quick service restoration in healthcare and other institutions

Fintech leader Paysera has announced the acquisition of the Foxbox self-service payment terminal network from Foxpay. The transition is being expertly managed by Ieva Trinkūnaitė and the Foxpay team to ensure a smooth and efficient handover. Paysera's immediate priority is the rapid restoration of services. The company plans to reactivate 120 existing terminals and deploy an additional 27 unused terminals in the near future, further expanding their reach and functionality.

January 2025 • 2 min

Black Friday: How do buyers in the Baltic countries differ from the rest of Europe?

During the last week of November, with merchants luring customers with impressive discounts and exclusive offers, Lithuanians, Latvians, and Estonians were actively shopping online. It turned out that Lithuanians were most attracted to household products, coffee, cosmetics, and products from China, and that the buyers from the Baltic countries shop online differently compared to Western, Central Europe, and Balkan countries.

December 2024 • 4 min

Paysera enables collateral-free short-term loans for e-shops

The fintech company Paysera has teamed up with financing solutions developer Softloans and now offers revenue-based financing to its e-commerce merchants. For the first time in the company's history, Paysera enables businesses to repay loans based on their sales. By incorporating third-party services, Paysera is steadily advancing its vision of becoming a comprehensive financial super-app.

November 2024 • 3 min

Prieš Juodąjį penktadienį e. parduotuvėse pasirodo „Google Pay“

Paysera offers Google Pay to e-shops before Black Friday

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, e-shops that Paysera provides services for can now accept payments using Google Pay. Android users can make quick and easy payments in thousands of e-shops with just a few taps.

November 2024 • 3 min

Vasarą sukčiai vilioja ieškančius greito uždarbio ir paskolų: kaip apsaugoti savo pinigus?

In summer, scammers lure those seeking quick earnings and loans: how to protect your money?

The summer season, which for many is associated with vacations and relaxation, is unfortunately a busy time for online scammers. Fraud prevention specialists at Paysera have observed an increased number of fraud cases where unsuspecting individuals fall victim to enticing promises of rapid wealth or effortless loans.

August 2024 • 2 min

Growing online consumer spending attracts new sellers to e-commerce

E-commerce is thriving as residents increasingly embrace online shopping. According to data from Paysera, a payment processor for online stores, this trend is evident in several key metrics: higher overall spending, larger individual purchases, and a growing number of e-retailers entering the market.

August 2024 • 2 min

Paysera acquires virtual POS creator and enters POS business

As May 2025 approaches, when all Lithuanian merchants will be required to provide fiscal receipt data to the State Tax Inspectorate (STI) in real-time, the financial technology company Paysera is entering the cash register business. The company has invested in the virtual POS of the start-up MB Brand Lions and will continue its development. The financial details of the deal remain confidential.

June 2024 • 3 min

Anticipating Money 20/20: Paysera on Innovation, Expansion, and Partnerships

As the biggest fintech event in Europe – Money 20/20 – approaches, we speak with Paysera executives Marijus and Justina, who will be attending the event, about the company's vision to transform into a super app, ambitious expansion plans, and the continuous implementation of innovations, especially artificial intelligence (AI), in their daily operations.

May 2024 • 4 min

Paysera delivers solid 2023 results: stability, profitability, and innovation

Paysera LT, UAB, a key player in the Paysera group based in Lithuania, has announced its audited 2023 financial results, showcasing the company's strong performance in terms of stability and profitability. The fintech company also introduced innovative solutions and service enhancements for its clients throughout the year.

May 2024 • 4 min

Gold Rush: Lithuanians rushed to lock in profits from rising metal prices, which could rise even further

As gold prices soared to unprecedented heights in April, Lithuanian companies dealing in the precious metal, such as Florinus and Paysera, observed a divergence in investor behaviour.

April 2024 • 4 min

More opportunities to invest: You can now invest in real estate rental projects offered by InRento via Paysera

The financial technology company Paysera has incorporated the ability to directly invest in crowdfunded real estate rental projects on the InRento platform, without leaving the app environment.

April 2024 • 4 min

Paysera starts accepting e-commerce payments via Apple Pay

Paysera, a leading fintech company serving over 13,000 e-shops, has announced the integration of Apple Pay into its payment solution, enabling online merchants to accept and buyers to make payments using Apple Pay.

April 2024 • 4 min

Paysera named "Fintech of the Year" in Albania

Paysera has been awarded "Fintech of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tirana for its pioneering work in digital payments and financial services in Albania.

February 2024 • 2 min

You can now top up your Paysera account from Mastercard and Maestro cards

The fintech company Paysera now enables clients to deposit money into their accounts using Mastercard and Maestro cards issued by other financial institutions. This top-up method is simple and similar to paying by card in an e-shop.

January 2024 • 2 min

E-shops experienced a 28% increase in shopper spending over the Black Friday weekend

Shopper spending in e-shops in Baltic states increased by 28 per cent, compared to spending on a typical November day, during the Black Friday weekend. Also, according to Paysera, which processes payments for about 13 thousand e-shops, the average basket amount slightly increased as well compared to last year.

December 2023 • 2 min

In 2022 Paysera increased the funds held in accounts, planned structural changes, and improved client service

"Paysera LT", one of the longest-operating Fintech companies in the Baltic countries, recorded an increase in client funds in accounts last year. Meanwhile, the company's main priority last year as well as this year remains the transformation process.

May 2023 • 4 min.

Love is blind: single women are being conned by 'United Nations surgeons' and men by 'beautiful Instagram models'

Before Valentine's Day last year, Netflix released a documentary called The Tinder Swindler. Following a global uproar, dating platforms removed the profile of the film's scammer, Simon Leviev. But is online dating safer a year later? Probably not. Because for a lonely person, the desire to have a relationship and find love is often stronger than the ability to keep a cool head, and there are plenty of people who may want to take advantage of this.

February 2023 • 4 min

Paysera introduces new Visa card designs!

You may have already noticed the new Visa card designs that Paysera offers. It would be hard not to, as they do tend to stand out! So how do they fit our rebranding process, and why are both designs so important for our brand? You’re about to find out!

January 2023 • 3 min

Paysera increases equity capital to 18 million EUR, clients will be able to keep more funds in their accounts for free

Paysera, a financial technology company that processes e-commerce transactions and provides payment services, has increased its equity capital from 11 million EUR to 18 million EUR.

January 2023 • 3 min

8 ways scammers can steal your bank card details without you noticing

My card is safely sitting in my wallet but someone else is using it to pay online. This is not a trailer for a film about stolen identity. This is an increasingly common type of crime. It only takes a little carelessness, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and your card details can end up in the hands of fraudsters without you even knowing it.

Marijus Plančiūnas, Head of Paysera Information Systems

September 2022 • 4 min

INTERVIEW: Which business can be considered successful – profitable, popular, or a unicorn?

Over the last few years, we have been hearing more and more about unicorns: something that used to be hard to achieve and almost as if from the world of myths is no longer a novelty in the tech culture. It's no coincidence that in June, Vilnius, also known as the fintech capital, unveiled the "Unicorns" bus stop. But underneath all the glitter and myths lies the reality of business – investors, goals, results, profits or... losses. So what business is considered successful today and how will start-up funding change in the future? In this interview, we discuss this with e-commerce and marketing expert, entrepreneur Audrius Lučiūnas.

June 2022 • 5 min

Paysera enters the cash pickup transfers market, starting with transfers to Ukraine

Ukrainians have more and more options to receive transfers from their loved ones and others in their home country faster and more easily. Now that Paysera has partnered with Globus Bank in Ukraine, local residents have the opportunity to pick up money sent by their relatives in cash at one of 150 branches of Globus Bank and its partners.

June 2022 • 6 min

More security for online shoppers: e-payments made using the Visa card from now on can be confirmed via app

Paysera clients who have Visa payment cards will now be able to confirm their payments via the Paysera app when making payments in online shops using their cards. The app replaces the additional authorisation of payments by passwords, which used to be sent by SMS messages or e-mails.

May 2022 • 2 min

Paysera introduces a new logo, changes visual identity

The financial technology company Paysera launches a new logo and new tagline: "One app – endless possibilities". This change reflects the shift of services to a super app and the geographical expansion into global markets.

March 2022 • 5 min

More and more Ukrainians are looking to open an account in the European Union

The financial technology company Paysera has noticed a growing interest among Ukrainian citizens in opening accounts in the European Union.

March 2022 • 4 min

New CEO of Paysera G. Mežetis to lead the company into the banking business

Paysera's Board of Directors has appointed Gintautas Mežetis as the company's new CEO as of February 1. One of the key challenges for the new CEO is the seamless expansion of Paysera into the banking business. The Bank of Lithuania approved the appointment of the new Paysera CEO in December.

February 2022 • 5 min

You can now check the status of Paysera systems online

The fintech company Paysera is now offering e-shops, their customers, and other clients the possibility to check the status of the company's and third-party systems and scheduled maintenance work. The systems can be checked and monitored at status.paysera.com

January 2022 • 4 min

How to enjoy online sales and avoid scams online?

November is famous for its discounts, whilst December – for the last minute Christmas gift shopping. However, at the end of the year the internet is loaded not only with great offers but also by scams and phishing attacks – taking advantage of distracted impulse buying. How to avoid phishing and not to lose money when doing your Christmas shopping?

November 2021 • 5 min

Paysera Albania secures an electronic money licence!

The Central Bank of Albania has granted an electronic money institution (EMI) licence to Paysera Albania, making it the third country in the Paysera Network to secure this licence. Other licences are currently held by the Network pioneer Paysera Lithuania as well as Paysera Kosova.

April 2021 • 1 min

Festive trade online increased by 62%

Many residents in the Baltics have listened to the recommendations of medical professionals and governments to stay at home and shop for the holidays safely. This is evident from the growing holiday trade online. During the first half of December, shoppers spent 62% more money in Baltic e-shops than at the same time last year. Paysera LT, a payment processor which helps to collect buyers’ e-payments for the majority of Baltic e-shops, has calculated that the turnover of some merchants was doubled.

December 2020 • 3 min

This year Black Friday shoppers spent twice as much as last year

Black Friday, one of the largest sell-offs in the Western world, focused online this year due to the COVID-19 situation. Buyers who wanted to avoid crowds in physical shops flooded Baltic online stores and spent twice as much as on the last weekend of November 2019, calculated Paysera LT, a payment gateway provider assisting e-shops in collecting buyers' e-payments.

November 2020 • 2 min

Paysera expands to Kosovo: why is it important to tackle emerging markets?

Earlier this summer we announced some exciting news – Paysera Kosova secured the very first Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Kosovo. It comes almost 10 years after the same thing happened in Lithuania, putting Lithuania on the world fintech map and boosting its e-commerce through easy and cheap online money collection. Since then the electronic payment network Paysera also settled in Estonia, Latvia, Bulgaria, and Romania, hoping to repeat its success story in these emerging markets.

September 2020 • 4 min

Paysera became an official payment processor of Shopify

Shopify, one of the world's most popular e-commerce platforms, has integrated the ability to pay through the Paysera payment gateway. With Lithuania's largest electronic money institution enabled as an official payment processor of Shopify, e-traders will be able to activate customer payments through financial institutions with just a few clicks of a button.

August 2020 • 1 min

Paysera electronic payment network has arrived to Kosovo: transfer prices will reduce, there will be no crediting fees

The Lithuanian-capital e-money network Paysera announced about its development to the Balkans, Ukraine, and Spain. What does it mean for the company's clients in Lithuania? Listen about it on our show "Finansų neformalai" (casual financiers), where we will speak to the main shareholder of Paysera Kostas Noreika.

June 2020 • 2 min

Ending the year on a positive note: 2019 achievements in numbers

Last year, when we reviewed our financial year, we said that "this is the best year in Paysera's history". Joking aside, this year we can say exactly the same thing – last year was again the best.

January 2020 • 3 min

Paysera now available in all three Baltic countries

For an ambitious company, there is no greater joy than achieving its goals. And we have plenty of them! Expansion abroad is one of them. And we are making good progress: we have partners in Latvia and Bulgaria (and let us just remind you that Paysera is number ONE in Bulgaria), the system is available in 9 different languages, and we make transfers to more than 180 countries. In February, we took another important step in our development: our representatives officially began operations in Estonia.

March 2020 • 2 min

Black Friday: Online shoppers spent 5% more than last year

The second Black Friday in almost two years of the pandemic has confirmed the predictions that the Covid-19 period will boost some people's online shopping habits, while others will develop and adopt new ones.

December 9, 2021 • 3 min

Paysera is accredited in Ukraine, next step – the country's EMI licence

The National Bank of Ukraine has included the fintech company Paysera in the country's Register of Payment Systems. After technical preparation, the company will be able to offer faster transfers to and from Ukraine to private customers, transactions in hryvnias, euros, US dollars, and conversion of hryvnia and other currencies.

July 12, 2021 • 4 min

Road tolls to be collected via the Paysera payment gateway

The fintech company Paysera has won the public tender “E-payment service for a road user charge” announced by the State Enterprise Lithuanian Road Administration.

June 9, 2021 • 6 min

Paysera gains a foothold in Albania: the company was issued an electronic money institution licence

The Central Bank of Albania has issued an electronic money institution (EMI) licence to Paysera Albania, a company of the Paysera network. Now the company will be able to provide money transfers, a payment gateway for e-stores, and other financial services in this Balkan country.

June 19, 2021 • 4 min

Fintech company Paysera dips its toes in super-app waters

We tend to rely more and more on smartphones and their functionality in our daily lives. This is evidenced by a survey of U.S. residents conducted by Twigby in May 2020, where a surprising 39 per cent of participants stated that, due to social distancing, they started using their smartphones for longer periods and more often. Companies worldwide are motivated by this trend to increasingly focus on the development and growth of apps. Some companies set even higher goals for themselves – for example, the fintech company Paysera considers that it has already grown beyond its current app and is ready for a new ambitious step – the super-app.

March 4, 2021 • 3 min

Paysera Brings Apple Pay to Customers

VILNIUS — December 9, 2020 — Paysera LT, the e-money institution that offers current accounts and money transfer services globally, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.

December 9, 2020 • 3 min

Results of the Paysera LT audit: revenue increased by 15%, transfer turnover approached EUR 6 billion

One of the largest Lithuanian electronic money institutions, Paysera LT, generated EUR 11.05 million last year, which exceeded the results of the previous year by more than 15 per cent. 2.7 million transactions were carried out through the Paysera payment system throughout last year, amounting to a total of EUR 5.9 billion.

May 18, 2020 • 3 min